Matt is joined by veteran publicist and co-CEO of Kovert Creative, Lewis Kay, to discuss how much the game has changed in the world of celebrity PR, including how the modern media landscape has impacted the celebrity press tour, what works and what doesn’t, and why that is so hard to predict nowadays (02:50). Matt finishes the show with an opening weekend bo ... Show More
Aug 22
‘The Traitors’ and How to Craft Hit Reality TV in 2025
Live from the Edinburgh TV Festival in Scotland, Matt is joined by television producer and executive Stephen Lambert to discuss the current state of reality TV, his newest hit, ‘The Traitors,' how to cast reality competition, what streamers are looking for in 2025, how that's cha ... Show More
45m 20s
Aug 20
Why Fox Is Finally Entering the Streaming Wars
Matt is joined by Pete Distad, CEO of Fox's direct-to-consumer streaming platform, to discuss Fox One, the company's first significant foray into streaming, which will offer all of Fox’s news, sports, and entertainment branded content together in one platform. They talk about the ... Show More
32m 27s
Apr 2025
The Summer Movie Star Preview, Plus Celebrity News | Jam Session
This week, we have a packed episode. Amanda is joined by Ringer colleague Charles Holmes to discuss the biggest movie stars of the summer, but first, they discuss some celebrity news. They talk about Gigi Hadid's and Al Pacino’s birthdays and all the celebrities that attended (2: ... Show More
1h 16m
May 2024
the difference between celebrities and influencers
Ben dives deep into the nuanced distinction between celebrities and influencers, especially in the wake of the 2024 Met Gala. Reflecting on Hollywood's evolving landscape, Ben explores how the industry is increasingly divided between these two realms, with very few influencers su ... Show More
36m 38s
Nov 2018
‘SNL’ Pete Davidson Apology; Ariana Grande’s ‘Thank U, Next' & More - Meet The Hollywood Press
After intense backlash, ‘SNL’ Pete Davidson invites army veteran congressman to ‘Weekend Update’ to apologize. Ariana Grande’s ‘Thank U, Next’ has its own message for ex-Pete Davidson. Hollywood stars hit by California Wildfires. A gay debate over Freddie Mercury biopic ‘Bohemian ... Show More
45m 10s
Jul 2020
Episode 98: The evolution of celeb culture
A-listers are treating podcasts as confessionals: We’ll dive into why celebs are using them to spill the tea. Editor-in-chief of Avenue magazine, Ben Widdicombe, chats about celebrity gossip reporting's heyday, which he chronicles in his new book, “Gatecrasher”. And celebrity ps ... Show More
29m 23s